C-17 Mechanical Engineer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Job Summary

You will be working as part of the KBR C-17 team conducting research and generating documents, reports, and other products necessary to meet C-17 Globemaster III program goals and objectives.  You will perform engineering investigation and research on Technical Order (TO) waiver requests, providing observations and conclusions to support Governmental disposition decisions.  You will identify and determine any potential impacts on safety, performance, reliability and/or supportability along with other potentially impacted factors.  You will also research and verify the accuracy of C-17 modification engineering and drawing packages, focusing on identifying discrepancies such as missing or incorrect data, component and end-item manufacturability, data continuity between engineering documents, and other discrepancies potentially impacting supportability, sustainability, safety, interchangeability and other weapon system parameters. For each modification package, you will develop observations and findings, and generate a professional report summarizing your findings.  You will independently collaborate with C-17 engineering and functional teams to support task and program objectives.  You will apply your engineering expertise to support efficient and effective programmatic decisions, making key contributions to enhance the C-17’s ability to rapidly project and sustain an effective combat force close to potential battle areas. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Research TO waiver requests to identify engineering requirements impacted by the potential waiver
• Investigate impacts on safety, performance, reliability, and supportability incurred by potential waiver of engineering requirements
• Research engineering modification packages and determine potential disconnects between elements of documentation to include engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
• Investigate data linkages with other data systems as appropriate to ensure manufacturability supportability, suitability, safety, interchangeability, and other system parameters
• Identify discrepancies, errors, missing data, and any other required corrective actions or concerns
• Document observations, findings, and conclusions in professionally written reports

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site at the KBR Warner Robins facility with some remote work allowable (~20%)
• Travel Requirements: Some local travel may be required in and around Robins Air Force Base
• Working Hours: 8 hours scheduled per day, with core hours 0900-1530.  Schedule flex allowable with supervisor’s permission.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 4+ years of experience directly related to the job requirements
• Demonstrated familiarity with DoD Engineering drawing requirements
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Air Force Technical Order system
• Demonstrated familiarity with Air Force engineering data systems
• Demonstrated familiarity with Air Force maintenance practices and procedures
• Active Secret Clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in an Air Force Systems Program Office (SPO)
• 2+ years of experience in an Air Force Logistics Complex or other Air Force maintenance organization
• Experience supporting aircraft and/or aircraft systems maintenance
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Engineering and Technical Management at Foundational, Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering at Level I, or higher certification levels

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.